Return to Starbase

Posted on Fri Oct 2nd, 2015 @ 2:01pm by Samanthia Akiashiro & Colonel S'er'in'e

It had been a whirlwind of vacation, romance, mating and sightseeing. Samanthia snuggled up against S'er'in'e, Her back pressed against his front and his arms embracing her in the Caitian fashion. His muzzle was resting on her head as she watched the ship drop from warp and the tiny speck of a Star Base and nearby the looming planet of Acha IV. She hugged his arm that draped over her shoulder. She could feel his tail wrapped around her thigh.

She was lost in thought as she gave a soft sigh as she was wearing faded military green cargo pants, sandals and an untucked t-shirt. Her skin was darker from spending time with S'er'in'e traveling from one sight to the next on Cait out in the sun. She had taught him how to swim, and surf the waves. Oh how she'd laugh at his wipeouts and cheering his success. She would definitely take him to Hawaii on her next visit to Earth to ride some real waves.

It felt good to have someone to come home to and share a bed with again. She hoped that S'er'in'e had gotten the job with Akiashiro Security. But he seamed to quiet about that. She wasn't going to press the issue as she had more important things to worry about. Her apartment on Deck 1403, Famously known as the Akiashiro Deck. Whether the Akiashiros will allow her to keep the apartment or not. Plus her management of Warp-12.

S'er'in'e felt at ease having seen his parents again, a taste of home always managed to fill a void that was longed for over the years. Part of him was glad to have left and in doing so out of reach of those that would seek to bind him to the planet and prevent his departure. He enjoyed spending time with Samanthia and learning things that she enjoyed to do, the salt water however proved a disaster for his fur needing multiple showers to restore it to its former glory.

Now they were home, a new life lay ahead of them and new pitfalls. As he held Samanthia he pondered what those of her family would think of him, what her choosing him would cost her. Personal effects were stored as well as his fighter in the cargo bay, expenses paid for by the Caitian Defence Force. He thought that was generous of them to do that but wondered if that gesture was simply a ploy to have him owe them for something else later. "You have been quiet for a while my Mate, what troubles you?" He asked softly.

Samanthia heard him speak. "My apartment on the Akiashiro Deck." She spoke softly, just loud enough for him to hear her clearly. "With the influx Fleet personnel and the refugees that simply refuses to leave the Starbase. It's going to be hard to find living quarters suitable for the both of us." She adjusted her vision to see the reflection of the both of them in the glass that separated them from the vacuum of space. "I don't want to crowd you out of what you already have, my love." She had her apartment on Archa IV, but she shared that with her Archaian Landlord's Daughter, Selene.

The Starbase slowly grew into majestic proportion as the Cait Ship drew closer to the Starbase, making the Caitian ship seam like a toy compared to the size of the starbase. There was a sense of businesslike from the crew as they now moved with purpose in preparation for docking and unloading both passengers and freight. Instead of entering the umbrella of the Space Docking, Caitian Ship moved to align with the Akiashiro Freight transfer points on the Akiashiro Level of the station on the stem of the station.

"The size does not matter to me, the choice is yours my Mate. Should we share your quarters or my own, find new ones or live apart in separate, the choice is rightfully yours." He would adapt to how she chose, her life was more important than his, having been taking as her Mate she would have to face the Akiashiro family and he wondered what that would mean with him in tow. "I am certain we can find something to suit us."

"I am sure we will," Samanthia spoke softly. "It whont be the first time between jobs. I still have the Dive. And the Apartment on the planet. I'd just have to pay more for the Apartment and then work in my landlord's store." She smiled. "He owns the whole building. 4 levels. Ground floor is his store. The upper 3 are apartments and where he and his family live. I and his Daughter, Selene, live next door to him on the first level above the store."

"If you wish I can contact the oversight membership on the Homeworld, perhaps they may be able to aid us, they often help Caitian's offworld find a home of suitable size for themselves and family." S'er'in'e spoke He was not fond of the idea of his Mate having to work more because of him.

Samanthia waved him off, "I ... We'll manage." As the announcement for disembarkation came. She let her intentions known she wanted to be released by taking her weight off his onto her feet. Once released she moved to pick up her small carry-all transporter buffer. "Besides, I like working outside of the home also." It was good to be back home to familiar stomping grounds. She led the way towards the exit and off the ship onto the Akiashiro Level of the Star Base 332. Passing through the Security Checks and Customs with a few questions easily answered. She waited for S'er'in'e as he went through the customs and checks.

Akiashiro Cargo Handler showed up along with one of the Caitian Crew. "Excuse me? This Cat here wanted to know where to download your bird?" pointing a thump over his shoulder towards the big open freight doors and into the Caitain ship freight area and where the gleaming Caitian fighter sat. Both looked at S'er'in'e, awaiting instructions.

"Offload it out of the way of main traffic zones I will speak to the Akiashiro owners regarding fees and expenses for storage until something else can be located." S'er'in'e replied. It was busy but not so much to be chaotic, that or the crews and ground staff had the engine of progress and work well oiled.

The two nodded as the Caitian headed for the ship yelling orders, while Akiashiro yelled his instructions. As cargo in the Akiashiro was being moved to revile a connecting sliding door between the cargo bay and shuttle bay. Caitian Crew scrambled over the fighter, unsecuring it to be moved to its new home.

"You want oversee the unloading of your craft?" Samanthia looked up at S'er'in'e. "They'll move it over to shuttle hanger."

"It'll be fine, Samanthia," Raphiel spoke up after being informed of her return to the station. "I hope you had a pleasant trip to Cait."

Samanthia moved to Raphiel and gave him a big hug and got one in return from him. Hearing S'er'in'e give an involuntary growl at her display of affection. She looked over her shoulder and glared at him as she released Elder Akiashiro. "Excuse my mate, S'er'in'e. He is learning the ways of how humans act amongst close friends and family."

"Mate?" Elder Akashiro held her at his arm length with his hands on her shoulder. Looking between the two of them with concern.

"Yes, Elder Akiashiro. I love the big Cat." Samanthia looked him right in the eyes, "I hope to retain my apartment and position in Warp-12, and S'er'in'e to be allowed access to my apartment and the shuttle bay where his personal fighter is going to be stored till he can make arrangements for it."

Elder Akiashiro looked up at S'er'in'e. "I heard you applied for a security job with my firm?" Moving to Samanthia's side as she turned to face S'er'in'e.

Uneasy with the affectionate display between his Mate and what turned out to be the ranking male of the Akiashiro family coupled with the glare he got reverted his unease to a silent one. Returning his attention to Raphiel he spoke. "I have, my Mate suggested it during a conversation. I will however be on post service retention for 1 year should they with to recall me." He'd rather have Samanthia at his side than that of someone he hardly knew. Trust for him was something not easily earned.

Raphiel nodded as he spoke again. "We have a few still in service with Star Fleet and work around their shift schedules. If you're recalled ..." He shrugs, "There is no choice in letting you go to fulfill that obligations." "I'll put in a good word for you with my Chief of Security, Serine." Not bothering to make the effort to pronounce it right. "I'll send word to Sammy's apartment, when you'll be starting." He then turned his attention to Samanthia. "First Wife Tamarue wants to hear about your trip to Cait in the near future. And Since you'v shown and managed the Warp-12 very well. Consider the Apartment is yours."

He turned and walked off towards the exit as if he was king and this was his fiefdom, which in all sense and matters it was his fiefdom.

Samanthia moved to S'er'in'e, "Calm down, My love. Lets head to my place." She took his big furry paw hand in her small one, to lead him out of the confusing labyrinthine section of the Merchant Consortium Business Section. Once reaching the Central section. She paused and talked to one of the Security Guards and picked up Temporary Pass to allow him access past the Security Checkpoints into the other sections of the Akiashiro Deck. Turning once more to S'er'in'e and handing him the Temp Access Pass. "Keep this on you at all times. This will allow you to come and go as you please. There are only two ways off and on this deck. The Central Turbolifts. And of course through the shuttle bays, which have their own check points as you have seen." She was all business, but her voice was softer towards S'er'in'e. "Let's retire and have a fresh start ."

It didn't sit well with S'er'in'e the actions of this Raphiel, first touching his Mate and then mispronouncing his name without consideration to correct or apparent care. While he understood the apparent importance of this individual, especially for his Mate he was however to S'er'in'e an unknown and off to a rocky start at best. While he accepted there would be much to learn and come to understand about her former family, he would be sure that they also understood him.

Taking the pass card he gave it a look then pocketed it. "Yes, let's." he replied as he followed her to home.